The report
16' - Yacouba Koffi opened the scoring for Buryhilsden with a finish from close range. 10' - Paul Jansen doubled the lead, assisted by Yacouba Koffi. 21' - Rainer Müller added a third, with an assist from Paul Jansen. 28' - Ivan Mandić made it four, again assisted by Paul Jansen. 32' - Norbert Fischer received a yellow card for Pettlees. 33' - Yacouba Koffi scored his second, assisted by Ivan Mandić. 44' - Yacouba Koffi completed his hat-trick, assisted by Rainer Müller. 58' - Yacouba Koffi struck again, extending the lead to 6-0. 66' - Khadim Diakhate scored from a pass by Ivan Mandić. 68' - Rainer Müller added the seventh, assisted by Stuart Mitchell. 76' - Pedro Guzman received a yellow card for Pettlees.
Throughout the match, Buryhilsden outshot Pettlees 26 to 7, with 23 shots on target compared to just 2. Despite a possession split of 50%-50%, the visitors' shot conversion rate was a remarkable 35%, highlighting their efficiency, while Pettlees struggled to create meaningful chances, with an xG of just 1.01 against the visitors’ 6.09. The stark difference underscores how clinical Buryhilsden was in front of goal, converting nearly all their clear-cut opportunities, whereas the hosts’ efforts fell well below their expected output.
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Yacouba Koffi*
a devastating attacking display, scoring four goals and assisting twice, completely outclassing the hosts’ defense.
Paul Jansen*
orchestrated the attack with two assists and constant threat down the right flank.
Ivan Mandić*
provided two assists and controlled the midfield, contributing to the fluidity of Buryhilsden’s play.
Rainer Müller*
scored twice and was a persistent outlet in attack, earning his team valuable goals.
Stuart Mitchell*
contributed with an assist and kept the visitors' attacking rhythm alive.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
Yacouba Koffi, unassisted on the log. Origin unknown; destination 0–1.
Gazzetta reconstruction from match events — not pitch tracking.
Key Moments
Team Comparison